What to do if my roommate has moved out and stopped paying their half of the rent and has left a majority of their stuff here?
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What to do if my roommate has moved out and stopped paying their half of the rent and has left a majority of their stuff here?
I have already talked to the management company and they are aware of the situation. I have contacted my ex-roommate on a number of occasions and asked them to remove there things from the apartment. What steps do I have to take to remove the remaining property from the apartment on my own without legal recourse? It has already been 6 weeks.
Asked on October 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
In order to get your former roommate's belongings out of the rental that you have, I would write him or her a letter demanding removal of such by a certain date. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need. If the due date comes and goes without their retrieval, take the items to an offsite storage facility, place them in it, and send a note to the former roommate where they are and the need to pay the monthly rental. Keep a copy of the letter for future use and need.
I would also file a small claims action against the former roommate for the rent that you are paying for him or her.
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